Best Creamy Creole Shrimp And Chicken Over Penne Recipes

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SHRIMP AND PASTA WITH CREOLE CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Shrimp and Pasta With Creole Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Creole

Time 48m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs unpeeled medium raw shrimp (or frozen shrimp, thawed)
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 green onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp; toss shrimp with creole seasoning; set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to the package directions; drain and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet over med-high heat, melt the butter.
  • Add in shrimp; stir/saute 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Remove shrimp from skillet; add green onions and garlic to skillet; stir/saute 2-3 minutes or until tender.
  • Lower heat to medium; stir in cream and hot sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, stirring constantly 8-10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Stir in shrimp and parsley.
  • Toss with pasta.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.9, Fat 47.1, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 407.3, Sodium 556.3, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 48.1

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA



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Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe that makes for the BEST pasta dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes! Buttery cajun shrimp in a creamy cajun sauce mixed with pasta. An easy pasta dish packed with so much flavor!

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz penne pasta
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning (divided)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more to serve)
2 Tbsp parsley to garnish ( (optional))

Steps:

  • Cook the penne pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the water and cover the pasta to keep warm.
  • Coat the shrimp with 1 Tbsp of the cajun seasoning. In a deep skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and saute for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is no longer translucent, remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter with the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the diced tomatoes and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the heavy whipping cream, remaining 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning and grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer then reduce to medium/low heat and continue 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the shrimp and pasta back into the skillet and stir until noodles are coated in sauce and everything is heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 289 mg, Sodium 745 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SHRIMP CREOLE



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"Living in coastal Alaska, we put out our own shrimp pots. I am always looking for ways to prepare our fresh catches. This is an easy recipe, and my family really enjoys it." Bonnie Roher - Wrangell, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 bacon strips
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute the chicken, onion, green pepper and celery in drippings for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the shrimp and reserved bacon; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Discard bay leaf. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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